Zambia to pick investor in Mopani Copper Mines this month
China’s Zijin Mining, Norinco Group, Sibanye Stillwater and an investment vehicle owned by ex-Glencore officials are shortlisted to buy Mopani.
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Andalucia v Boliden trial set to begin on Tuesday
The trial is aimed at dealing with the latest lawsuit promoted by the Junta de Andalucía against Boliden for the Los Frailes tailings dam breach.
Amidst Mali’s political shifts, Barrick says it’ll continue to invest in Loulo-Gounkoto complex
Barrick Gold’s chief executive said successful exploration at the Loulo-Gounkoto complex in Mali is more than replacing mined ounces.
Mali replaces mines minister in government shakeup
The new minister appointment is part of a shakeup that followed a June 18 referendum on a new constitution.
Australia’s coal exports by volume set to rise on Asian demand
Growing demand in India and Southeast Asia is expected to push up Australian coal exports in the next three years.
Argentina to begin lithium battery production in Sept
Argentina's first plant for lithium batteries will begin operations in September, using metal extracted locally by US company Livent Corp.
De Beers agrees to give Botswana more rough diamonds in new sales pact
A new deal gradually increases to 50% the share of rough stones Botswana gets from its joint venture with De Beers.
Fluorine protects both teeth and lithium batteries against decay
A new fluoride electrolyte could protect the next generation of lithium metal batteries against performance decline.
Site visit: Tonopah primed for mining renaissance as precious metals attract prospectors
With over 150,000 metres of drilling completed since June 2020, Tonopah West is billed as North America's most active silver exploration project.